Gourmet Trail of South West France

Day 1    Toulouse - Carcassonne (95km)

Arrive in Toulouse and transfer to your hotel in Carcassonne. After arrival enjoy a wine tasting with professional sommelier.Overnight.

Day 2    Carcassonne

Travel to the Corbieres vineyards where you taste different wines. Return to Carcassonne for overnight.

Day 3    Carcassonne - Saint Beauseil (240km)

Depart for a wine tasting before enjoying a cruise on the Canal du Midi. Transfer to Saint Beauseil where you will be welcomed at a magnificent chateau for a glass of wine and overnight.

Day 4    Cooking Class

Today you will participate in a hands-on cooking class to learn more about the local cuisine before enjoying lunch based on your own efforts. Afterwards visit the Foie grass Museum. Overnight at the Chateau.

Day 5    Saint Beauseil - Sarlat (100km)

This morning an early departure to visit the Lacaux II Caves, an experience that will take you back 50,000 years. Continue to Sarlat, a beautiful market town in the Perigord Noir. Overnight in Sarlat.

Day 6    Sarlat - Saint Emilion - Bordeaux (200km)

Visit the vineyards of chateau Franc Mayne near Saint Emilion before exploring the medieval town if self. Continue to Bordeaux for a guided tour of the main monuments and the Old Town.

Day 7   Medoc vineyards (80km)

Today discover the ‘Route des Vines’ with some of the most prestigious wines and chateaux as you drive through the famous wine growing area! Of course, a wine tasting is part of the program before returning to Bordeaux for a gourmet dinner in the restaurant.

Day 8   Bordeaux

Enjoy a day at leisure in Bordeaux to savor some of the great experiences of the past week or take the opportunity to go shopping.

Day 9   Bordeaux

Transfer to airport.